Haso[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Posted March 23, 2016 All looking good from what I can see. It does take a while doing inner and outer cover strips. Took me a good week to do arms and legs. Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Trogdor[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Looks good so far. Especially the sanding of the edges. I second the comments on the under suit for fittings, it changes things more than you think. Also I recommend gloves for forearm fitting as they get tucked in the wrist end or as I do it the armor goes over them and the wrist gap disappears. The biceps will likely be lower to the elbow given your arm length so make sure they are comfortable there. I should note that the location kind of depends on where the shoulder bells sit.<br> Sorry for the lack of comments as life gets in the way some times, pm if I can help and you don't see me around. Edited March 23, 2016 by Trogdor 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks Joe and no problem I totally understand Right now I'm working on joining the forearms with cover strips theres gaps between the strips and the armour that are concerning me I am have to pull the strip off and clamp it down more firmly and glue again. Looks good so far. Especially the sanding of the edges. I second the comments on the under suit for fittings, it changes things more than you think. Also I recommend gloves for forearm fitting as they get tucked in the wrist end or as I do it the armor goes over them and the wrist gap disappears. The biceps will likely be lower to the elbow given your arm length so make sure they are comfortable there. I should note that the location kind of depends on where the shoulder bells sit.<br>Sorry for the lack of comments as life gets in the way some times, pm if I can help and you don't see me around. 2 Quote
Trogdor[TK] Posted March 24, 2016 Report Posted March 24, 2016 After reviewing how your doing your glue up I think your having an issue fighting the opposing sides joining/cover strip. I used painters tape and clamps to slightly deform the piece to line up the glue surfaces. I let it dry an extra day as the FL weather and trapped e6000 didn't seem to fully cure in 24 hours. 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Posted March 25, 2016 Yeah exactly looks ok now but I'm finding the same oval shape issue as Pyrates had I'm going to have to hot water bath the arms. Kind of pinches at the back not much but I have like an inch of space at the front on th top AND bottom. 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Can I got water bath while the cover strip are on? Edited March 25, 2016 by ComradeDave Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Yes, but install inner cover strips to give reinforcement - they may split but they should hold long enough to form them. If they do split reinstalling the cover strips is easy peasy- make sure that your e-6000 has cured for at least 48 hours prior to their dip in the hot tub 2 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 For the record I've lost count how many times I've reinstalled my cover strips lol 1 Quote
Darth Havoc[TK] Posted March 26, 2016 Report Posted March 26, 2016 Yep. The armor will fit differently with the under suit on vs. regular clothing. 3 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Posted March 26, 2016 Sounds good gents this is what I'll do 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Posted March 27, 2016 Bit more progress, I think I need more clamps and magnets! Totally understand the oval shape lol And the tour de force... Mind you I didn't have to tape, I have been an amateur artist since I was a kid so the painting is one of my favourite parts. Bucket Details yo. 2 Quote
TK 2759[501st] Posted March 27, 2016 Report Posted March 27, 2016 All is looking awesome Mesh! Looking forward to more progress. 2 Quote
Jinsei[TK] Posted March 27, 2016 Report Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) For the record I've lost count how many times I've reinstalled my cover strips lol X 2 on that one. That is the beauty of e6000 Bucket is looking awesome. I see two attached ears!! Edited March 27, 2016 by Jinsei 3 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Posted March 27, 2016 LOL yep I got them on there safe and sound, as well as the brow and S-trim! X 2 on that one. That is the beauty of e6000 Bucket is looking awesome. I see two attached ears!! 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Posted March 29, 2016 Slowly but surely. I got the bells trimmed and sanded. Using a pencil to outline the mold lines, I cut below and finished by sanding with 80 grit first, then 120, then 240. Also there has been progress on the clamping I found doing the inner coverstrips first allowed for a more even surface for the outer strips, which need to be more clean, accurately placed and polished. to get more directed pressure I also used a floated strip between, the clamps/magnets. I also stuck my other forearm piece in the couch to gradually deform the parts I wanted rounded out... LOL I don't know if it will work but while the rest is sitting curing might as well. And finally I started slowly painting the vocoder. Pencil first then paint. More ominous 4 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Posted March 29, 2016 yeah I did another coat on the teeth. they're nice and even now. the Vocoder is a little tricky free hand. 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Sigh, my impulsivity got the better of me... After very unclear direction of the necessity of a Centurion approved blaster I bought the Questdesigns ESB E-11... The CRL says it is optional, and I wanted to build my own DLT because I like that BFG waayyyyyy better. But If I'm going to do this I may as well go balls to the wall. :'( Go on take my credits! Edited March 29, 2016 by ComradeDave Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 Sigh, my impulsivity got the better of me... After very unclear direction of the necessity of a Centurion approved blaster I bought the Questdesigns ESB E-11... The CRL says it is optional, and I wanted to build my own DLT because I like that BFG waayyyyyy better. But If I'm going to do this I may as well go balls to the wall. :'( Go on take my credits! I want a 19 too brother but it will have to wait. 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Posted March 29, 2016 The problem is it's an option in the ANH CRL but not in ESB... I hope the higher ups won't care I want a 19 too brother but it will have to wait. Quote
Brattie[TK] Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 Wow, looking good Dave.. and no your thread isn't dead.. I watch it all the time 1 Quote
Haso[TK] Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 Helmet's looking great mate! I'm following this thread too so I am keeping tabs on it. I'm thinking of getting another bucket to do an ESB one after my build - its my favourite movie of them all so I could make my suit interchangeable with some new hand guards, belt, holster etc... Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Posted March 30, 2016 Helmet's looking great mate! I'm following this thread too so I am keeping tabs on it. I'm thinking of getting another bucket to do an ESB one after my build - its my favourite movie of them all so I could make my suit interchangeable with some new hand guards, belt, holster etc... Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk Truth brother! I thought I ruined my bucket and got another now I can do both the goal is a HWT with the ANH parts, if you can go for it Kris! 1 Quote
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